256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
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Interest in renewable energy has never been greater, but much uncertainty remains as to the role the various technologies will play in the transition to a low-carbon future. This book sets out the facts – how the technologies work, where and to what extent they are currently employed, and where the greatest potential lies. Covering all the major fields – solar electricity, solar thermal,... Read more
Foreword by Rainer Griesshammer
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Solar Thermal
3. Solar Electric: Photovoltaics
4. Solar Architecture
5. Biomass
6. Wind Power
7. Waterpower, Geothermal, and other Perspectives
8. New Energy Technologies
9. Current Use and Potential
10. FAQs
11. Promoting Renewable Energy
12. Good Marketing -- Successful Projects
Biography
Dieter Seifried is director of quadrat, an independent consulting firm (www.oe2.de). He is the author of numerous studies and publications on energy policy and the energy sector and is currently a lecturer at the University of Freiburg for the 'Renewable Energy Management' Masters programme. Walter Witzel is Chairman of Baden-Wrttemberg's Wind Energy Association.
'A great summary of the debate and technologies ... fully up-to-date.' Prof. Ernst von Weizsäcker, Co-Chair, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Resource Panel 'This is a great effort to present the facts on renewable energy to a broad audience - easily understandable, precise and visualized. Everybody who wants to get a quick overview of renewable technologies and good practices should read this highly informative book.' Prof. Dr. Peter Hennicke, Former President of the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy 'This is a great summary of the debate and technologies of renewable energies, and fully up-to-date.' Prof. Ernst von Weizsäcker, Co-Chair, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Resource Panel 'has much to offer readers who want to build up a sense of what is possible in renewable energy, what is already happening, and how the potential can be assisted to realisation.' Bryan Walker, hot-topic.co.nz 'Explains the basics of all kinds of renewable energies...Easily understandable...it contains quite indepth information on the various technologies.' Sun & Wind Energy
